Summary, Main Idea or Author's Purpose
Give Proof,
Word Meaning
or Infer
Word Meaning
or Infer
"Not" Questions
Grammar (noun, verb, adjective)
Past MCAS
Questions
Questions
100
The message or big idea from one selection or paragraph.
Main Idea
100
Which sentence from the story shows that Alan has played soccer before?
Give Proof
100
All of the following support the idea that sharks are dangerous EXCEPT -
A. Sharks are meat eaters
B. Sharks have razor sharp teeth
C. Sharks have gills
C. Sharks have gills
100
Spell the plural noun for leaf.
LEAVES
100
Which definition of hitch is used in the sentence from paragraph 11?
A. definition 1
B. definition 2
C. definition 3
D. definition 4
D. definition 4
200
The big ideas from the beginning, middle, and end of the passage or article.
Summary
200
From the article, the reader can tell that iguanas -
Infer
200
All of the following are examples of verbs EXCEPT -
A. jump
B. dog
C. run
B. dog
200
What kind of noun is Aquafresh?
Proper Noun
200
In paragraph 21, what is the most likely reason the word pig is in italics?
A. to show that the man is unable to hear Lorenzo
B. to emphasize that the man knows Lorenzo is joking
C. to indicate that the man is surprised by what Lorenzo said
D. to prove that the man thinks it is the name of the animal Lorenzo is entering in the race
C. to indicate that the man is surprised by what Lorenzo said
300
To persuade, inform, or entertain are all examples of this.
Author's Purpose
300
In paragraph 9, the word stunning means -
Word Meaning
300
Which of the following is NOT a reason to eat healthy?
A. To give your body energy.
B. To give your body vitamins.
C. To help you get more sleep.
C. To help you get more sleep.
300
Shimmering is an _______.
Adjective
300
In the passage, what is the main purpose of paragraphs 55–57?
A. to suggest that Marty is getting tired of running
B. to show that Marty is losing his lead in the race
C. to hint that there will be trouble at the finish line
D. to create suspense about how the race will end
D. to create suspense about how the race will end
400
What is the main lesson from the fable?
Main Idea
400
The title of the story is "He Never Gave Up." Which sentence from the story shows that the title is true?
Give proof
400
Which of the following is an antonym for the word sad?
A. gloomy
B. joyful
C. upset
B. joyful
400
A word that describes an action or state of being.
Verb
400
I loved school, but it was frustrating not to be able to communicate easily with classmates. Sometimes, I got into trouble because I had to do things to express my feelings. When a boy took my shoes to tease me, I didn’t know how to say, “Please give my shoes back.” So I chased him, grabbed my shoes, and hit him with one. I was so mad! This wasn’t the right way to behave, but frustration can lead to things like that. That year, I got an F in conduct on my report card.
Read the dictionary entry in the box.
Which definition of conduct is used in the paragraph?
A. definition 1
B. definition 2
C. definition 3
D. definition 4
A. definition 1
500
This selection was most likely written to -
Author's Purpose
500
What will Roland probably do if he ever sees the wolf again?
Infer
500
Which of the following is NOT a reason to brush your teeth?
A. Brushing gives you fresh breath.
B. Flossing is important for healthy teeth.
C. Brushing cleans your teeth.
B. Flossing is important for healthy teeth.
500
Dropping is an example of what type of word. (be specific)
Present Tense Verb
500
For a while I drew only horses (palominos were my favorite).
What is the purpose of the words inside the parentheses?
A. They provide a specific example.
B. They explain a new idea.
C. They introduce a theory.
D. They offer a translation.
A. They provide a specific example.